Noriega Lawyer Attempts To Discredit Ex-bodyguard

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September 25, 1991

MIAMI — Gen. Manuel Noriega's defense attorney Tuesday sought to discredit a longtime confidant of the ousted Panamanian leader as a liar, but the prosecution witness steadfastly maintained he was only following orders. Lt. Col. Luis del Cid, a former bodyguard for Noriega, took the witness stand for cross-examination by lead defense attorney Frank Rubino. Del Cid earlier testified that he took envelopes stuffed with drug money from a pilot and handed them to Noriega. Del Cid said he had known Noriega since they joined the Panamanian military in 1964.